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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1926

Page

10

Social Calendar and Personal News Highlights

Monday events include W M 3 church meeting and four circles gathering at 4 PM. Tuesday hosts include Mrs Muller entertaining in the morning and Mrs Agnes Huberich at 4 PM honoring Mrs Wal ter Hatley. An old Spanish shawl poem by Margaret E Sangster is quoted. General notes mention numerous local travel, visits, and guests among families such as the Leyendecker, Siros, Jackman, Applewhite, Zachry, Burr, Whyte, Meyer, Ross, Deutz, and Muller, with trips to San Antonio Berkeley Los Angeles and California, plus references to relatives in San Antonio, McAllen and Denton. Invitations arriving in the city are noted for Mr. and Mrs.

Methodist Church Circle Ruth Mother Sailee Houston Marney Iona Ray Cirele Baptist Church Reynolds J. T. Halsell Emilie Halsell G. E. Sielski R. Ll. Muller Beckman

Ursuline Academy Commencement and Related Socials

The Ursuline Academy term closes with two graduates receiving diplomas after an evening ceremony in the chapel. Rev C Gagliardoni urged moral and intellectual growth, followed by benediction and a reception with music and a farewell song.

Ursuline Academy Marilla Salings Alice , Devine C. Gagliardoni O. M God Caesar M. P. Cullinan Dubourget St. Peter's Church Ursuline Rebecca Laguna Gonzalez Maria Natalia Barreda Maria de Jesus Montemayor Mary Condren

D A R Chapter Hosts June Meeting At Woods Home

Lucy Meriwether Chapter D A R held its June gathering at Mrs S E Woods home 1719 Rosario St with Mesdames Charles Deutz and E Woods as hostesses A luncheon followed the business session Plans discussed to boost the Soldiers Memorial fund and a July garden party A prize essay The Americanization of the Immigrant was read by Miss Julia Belle Deutz earning a D A R medal for the LaTedo High School Senior Class

Lucy Meriwether Daughters of the American Revolutionary S. E. Woods Rosario Street Charles Deutz 8. E. Woods Soldiers Memorial Fund Yeodent Piak Julia Belle Deutz

Names of ladies listed in social event record

A fragmented social note lists Mesdames MacGregor Seal Proffitt and Misses Amar Penn garet MacGregor Helen Woodridge and Julia Belle Deutz among attendees of a local gathering.

Mesdames MacGregor Misses Amar Box Helen, Woodridge Julia Belle Deutz

Texas Christian Endeavor Convention Parade Delights Delegates

The 87th annual Texas Christian Endeavor Union convention featured a large parade with more than a thousand delegates marching along many blocks. Tonight will see the election of officers for the coming year as delegates enjoy entertainment during the convention.

Texas: Christian: Endeavor

Flag Day Events Highlight Sesqui-Centennial Exposition

The governor of the 12 original states and their representatives gathered in Philadelphia to participate in Flag Day ceremonies and related observances marking the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition. The national flag was adopted 149 years ago on this date.

Associated Press Philadelphia

Babe Ruth Drives Homer as Fans Rally at Yankees Game

New York crowds roar as Babe Ruth belts a homer after a tense at bat and intimidation by the pitcher. Fans cheer, hats fly, and police guard Ruth as he rounds the bases toward the dugout. The scene reflects mixed confidence and excitement over his return to form.

Associated Press New York Hurft Babe Ruth Babe Ruth Rutha

Commemorative Events Mark Historic Dates and Honors

Today marks a centenary for William Orton of Western Union, an eightieth anniversary of California's Bear Flag revolt, and Flag Day observances since 1777. Bishop Emanuel Ladyin celebrates five years in Corpus Christi, Yale grants an honorary LL D to the Crown Prince of Sweden, and Hot Springs hosts the National Conference on State Parks.

William Orton Western Union Telegraph Company California Emanuel B. Ladyina Corpus Christi Texas Yale University Crown Prince Sweden Hot Springs Ark

Bohemian Club Hosts Discount Business Lunch Start

A business lunch special priced at 60 cents will be served from 11 30 A M to 2 30 P M starting Tuesday June 16 at the Bohemian Club.

Bohemian Club

Postponed Indefinitely on Amendment Measures Reported

The Associated Press reports Washington on June 14 that the group recommends postponing the fourteenth amendment measures indefinitely. The Senate floor debate and subcommittee actions are cited as steps toward possible fight on the measures.

Associated Press Washington Senate

Dallas Republican state ticket wins unanimous convention approval

Dallas dispatch reports the Republican state convention unanimously selected the ticket on file with one addition a candidate for state superintendent of public instruction C Garrett of Franklin County named by the state executive committee to meet in September.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Republican State Republican State Executive Committee

Brazil Resigns from League in Surprise Cable Notification

Geneva June 14 Brazil has resigned from the League of Nations by cable notice. The move follows Brazil’s earlier withdrawal from the League Council over refusals by major powers to grant a permanent seat, a pledge linked to the Locarno conference. Brazil remains a member for two years by covenant.

Geneva Brazil League of Nations League Council Germany

Two Men Charged in $20,000 Jefferson Bank Robbery

In Dallas on June 14 two 26 year old men Ira Akers and Rosa Arnold were charged with the $20,000 robbery of the Jefferson Bank and Trust Company. Both suspects deny involvement as complaints are filed in a local justice court.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Jefferson Bank & Trust Company Ira Akers Rosa Arnold

Border Gae Sweeps Double Header At Legion Park

The Border Gae baseball team capped a double header Sunday at Legion Park. In game one Rubio and Jefferies shut out Fourth U. S. Field Artillery 2–0. In game two Stroud and Trout beat Alianza of Nuevo Laredo 4–1, with Alaniz hitting a solo homer for the visitors.

Border Gae Border Qaa Legion Park Rubio Jefferies Gassers U. S. Field Artillery Stroud Trout Alianza Nuevo Laredo Gaspers Alaniz Sixto Gutierrez Halseil

Austin Grand Jury Probed for War Law Violations

Judge West opened the June session of the federal district court in Austin on a brief charge to investigate alleged violations of wartime law. He did not mention reinvestigation of conspiracy cases involving eight prominent San Antonio Mexicans. Indictments returned by the San Antonio jury were quashed last week on defense motion for defects.

Austin Texas Grand Jury West Federal District Court San Antonio

Watermelons Flood Laredo Market From Wagons and Trucks

Watermelons arrive in wagonloads and truckloads on all roadways into Laredo and are sold from wagons, trucks, or city stands. Prices are high now but expected to fall later.

Laredo

Funeral Shipped Body to Hebbronville for Cruz Family

The body of Francisco Cruz son of Patricio Cruz of Hebbronville and nephew of Eduardo and Manuel Cruz, died early this morning and was shipped by train to Hebbronville. The funeral will be held there either this evening or tomorrow.

Hebbronvile Francisco Cruz Patricio Cruz Hebbronville Eduardo Manuel Cruz

Unclear excerpt on expected bill and deficit funding

Fragmentary note cites a committee and an individual Wolwell ald. discussing a signed joint bill to cover a deficit and refund expectations, but the readable text provides no clear actions dates or outcomes.

Zens Mittee Wolwell

New Low for U S Dollar Slashes to Record Level

Paris June report notes the dollar sinking to new all time lows against major currencies as investors react to global market turmoil. Analysts say US dollar weakness could impact import costs and inflation. The Paris financial desk tracks ongoing exchange rate volatility.

Associated Press Paris

From Here and There Projected Population Figures

Fragmented OCR text discusses population estimates for the Pacific region and Hawaiian Islands. Mentions Canada and the United States with references to New York and the Hudson, projecting wealth per head and area comparisons.

Pacific Hawaiian Islands Canada New ‘York Hudson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Violet Oberfeldt Society Agnes Huberich Walter Hatley Margaret E. Sangster New York Times Edward Russell Leyendecker Houston Galveston Christina Siros Berkeley University Sidney Jackman San Marcos City da Muller F. A. Bass Mrs. Hickman Adeline Henry Zachry Emily Zachry Guy Trout Rosita Applewhite Miss Siros M. D. Applewhite Los Angeles Eloise Simmons Denton The College of Industrial Arts J. M. Burr North Carolina Samuel Meyer Rochester Louis Alexander Jas. F. Ross Colorado Resorts Yellowstone National Park Anita Deutz San Luis Potosi Mexico A. B. Muller McAllen Adolph Goldmann Teir Mary Paul Horace Carlin Hall St. David's Church Monterrey Nuevo ‘Leon M. Brennan Willie Belle Brennan M. W. Brennan Texas University Willie Belle’ Brennan Brennan Alice Carolyn Brennen Mrs. B. Lewit Lubbock St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee New York City Boston Washington, D. C Atlantic City New Orleans E. C. Saenz Knights of Columbus Alice Lee Marjorie Lou Fish West Virginia J. W. Proffitt Corinne Hamilton Margaret Copeland Alice Penn Emilie Hassell Odette Bunn Kathleen Heaner Evelyn Ryan Olivia Braden Mesdames G. E. Sielski W. J. Proffitt P. N. Moore None de la Garza Mia DaCamara, Jr Alpha Club Fan Tan Berta Garza Lozano Mike Palacios Evelyn Adams Efesperanza Cassu Angela Casso Aurora Zertuche Amelia Gonzalez Angelina Farias Tencha Longoria Lilia Longoria Nella Zunga Antonia Valix Estela Martinez Maria Luisa Ostos Josefina Guajardo Lala Guajardo Margarita Canseco Berta Virginia Garza Lozano Amelia de Lachica Soi Money Makera Agretee BEC Reublicans . ‘of Texas Europe ANE
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